Doradidae

/ˌdɔːræˈdaɪdi/ noun

Definition

A family of large freshwater catfish found primarily in South America, characterized by bony armor plates and venomous spines.

Etymology

A taxonomic family name, likely from a Greek or Neotropical language word meaning 'armored' or 'thorny', following Linnaean naming conventions with the suffix '-idae'.

Kelly Says

Doradidae catfish can grow to massive sizes and have venomous spines that can kill a human—yet they're actually quite shy bottom-dwellers, hiding under logs in murky rivers.

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